'Tis the season for safety and sense

10:47 AM,
Dec. 17, 2012

Written by

Ray Tenorio

When I was a police officer, I saw some of the worst, heart-wrenching moments during the holiday season. Most of them were avoidable.

You spend time working hard - often stashing away some of that take-home pay for this time of the year, planning for this special season of giving to those who love you. You tap those savings to go out and buy that thoughtful present that will light up their life when they finally open it.

The time comes for that short walk to the Christmas tree when you find all of your gifts are gone. Some criminal grinch literally stole your Christmas and no one has a gift for anyone. ...